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Charleston, SC Attractions Near Our Hotel

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History, dining, natural beauty and exquisite shopping — Charleston is a city of subtle delights. Discover hidden treasures in the many antique shops or find your favorite couture from world-renowned designers. Savor the countless restaurants in Charleston, a city celebrated for its cuisine. Explore Charleston on foot or by bicycle and get a true flavor of the area. However you spend your time in our gorgeous waterfront city, it is sure to be exceptional. Stay in a convenient location close to popular attractions when you choose the best among hotels near Magnolia Plantation - Battery Carriage House Inn.

The 1843 Battery Carriage House Inn offers a serene residential location away from the hustle and bustle of the large hotels, but still convenient to the many wonderful things to do, including Battery Park Charleston. For a bit of local history, you’ll find everything from museums to Charleston ghost tours. View some of our favorite attractions below, or let our staff help you decide the best way to experience this beguiling Southern city.

From food and wine celebrations to the prestigious Spoleto Music Festival, Charleston is also home to many wonderful annual events.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Charleston

Drayton Hastie is not only the owner of the Battery Carriage House Inn, but also the spectacular Magnolia Plantation. The world renowned garden is famous for its year-round floral beauty. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Plantation has, since the early days of the Carolina Colony, been the home of a family which played an important role in the making of America. Three centuries ago, it became the first residence of the American branch of the Drayton family, whose roots go back in time to the Norman Conquest of England.

Magnolia Plantation has been documented as one of the most significant gardens in America of the 19th Century. Visitors may enjoy touring not only the magnificent gardens, but also the Plantation house, the petting zoo, and the Audubon swamp garden. If you tire of walking, boat and tram tours are also available.

Folly Beach Fishing Pier101 East Arctic Ave. | 843-588-3474
Includes fishing, walking, birding and great views of Folly Beach. The pier extends more than 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean.

International Center for Birds of Prey4719 Hwy 17 North | 843-928-3494
Includes over 80 species of eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and other birds of prey from all parts of the world in a 152-acre campus with display aviaries.

Philip SimmonsP.O. Box 21585 | 843-571-6445
A local blacksmith with national acclaim. Mr. Simmons started producing iron work in 1925. This man is a true Charleston icon.

Plantation SingersLocal singing group. If you have a chance to see them while you are in town, take it.

Splash Island Waterpark444 Needlebrush Pkwy. | 843-884-0832Located in Palmetto Islands County Park, this water park features a 200-foot slide, as well as smaller slides, sprays, waterfalls, geysers, and the Cyclone water ride.

Splash Zone Waterpark871 Riverland Drive | 843-795-PARK
Located in James Island County Park, this water playground offers two 200-foot tube slides, a lazy river, a waterfall, a leisure pool and more.

Whirlin' Waters Adv enture Waterpark8888 University Blvd. | 843-572-PARK
Located at Wannamaker County Park, this water park offers over 15 acres with slides, a giant wave pool, tube slides, a lazy river and a Big Splash Tree house.

Dunes West Golf Club
3535 Wando Plantation Way | 843-856-9000
An Arthur Hills design that challenges golfers of all skill levels. Recognized by Golfweek, Golf Digest, and Golf Magazine as a “must play.”

Shadowmoss Plantati on Golf Club20 Dunvegan Drive 843-556-8251
Located 15 minutes from downtown, this award-winning Russell Breeden course was originally a plantation and now offers 18 holes of challenging golf in a beautiful setting.

James Island County Park871 Riverland Drive | 843-795-PARK
A 643-acre park with crabbing and fishing from floating docks along tidal creeks and lagoons; biking, pedal boats and Splash Zone water park.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens3550 Ashley River Road | 800-367-3517
Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, this is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry and the oldest public gardens in America.

Old Santee Canal Park900 Stony Landing Road | 843-899-5200
A 195-acre park located where visitors can canoe or hike and see an abundance of nature.

Tennis

Family Circle Tennis Center161 Seven Farms Drive | 843-856-7900
This tennis facility offers 17 championship tennis courts open to the public year-round and is home to the Family Circle Cup.

Tennis at Kiawah Island Golf Resort843-768-2121
Voted the best U.S. Tennis Resort by Tennis Magazine, this resort offers two separate tennis facilities and instruction programs for all ages/skill levels.

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site1500 Old Towne Road (Hwy. 171) | 843-852-4200
A 17th-century reproduction trade vessel, native animal forest; formal gardens; and more are featured at this state park.

Old City MarketMarket Street between Meeting and East Bay Street | 1-800-868-8118
Built in 1841, the City Market in Charleston, South Carolina features small shops, restaurants and a flea market with everything from produce to antiques.

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon112 East Bay Street | 843-727-2165
Built as the Exchange and Customs House in 1771, American Patriots were held prisoner here during the Revolutionary War.

Powder Magazine79 Cumberland Street | 843-722-3767
Built in the late 1600s, the Powder Magazine was crucial to storage of powder for defense of the city. Features an exciting exhibit on early colonial Charleston.

Slave Mart Museum6 Chalmers Street | 843-958-6467
Permanent exhibits narrate the African- American experience in Charleston and the SC Lowcountry from 1670 to the modern Civil Rights movement.

Preservation

The Historic Charleston FoundationInformation on the Festival of Houses and Gardens held every spring, as well as other information about HCF. Preservation of our historic buildings and quality of life is HCF's main function. It runs several museums and shops in Charleston as well. HCF does it all.

Charleston Stage Company135 Church Street | 843-577-5967
Presents a full season of plays, musicals and youth theatre at the Historic Dock Street Theatre.

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry25 Ann Street | 843-853-8962
An interactive learning environment where children can explore a shrimp boat, shop in the Charleston Market, discover castle life, splash in Water Wise and more.

City Gallery at Waterfront Park32 Prioleau Street | 843-724-7175
This gallery exhibits work that is new and innovative.

City Hall Gallery80 Broad Street | 843-868-8118
The gallery contains portraits of many important leaders, including one of George Washington by John Trumbull.

Corrigan Gallery62 Queen Street | 843-722-9868
Exhibits both representational and abstract art, including works in progress.

Courtyard Art Gallery149 East Bay Street | 843-723-9172
An established co-op of 15 award-winning artists with a variety of fine art originals and prints, handcrafted jewelry and pottery.

Dock Street Theatre135 Church Street | 843-577-7183
This theater combines the style of an early Georgian playhouse and the old Planters Hotel.

Edward Dare Gallery31 Broad Street | 843-853-5002
Featuring a variety of original works by established artists. Gallery offers a collection of paintings, jewelry, woodworks, photography, glass and sculpture.

Ella Walton Richardson91 Broad Street | 843-722-3660
Exhibits the works of American, Russian, Asian and European artists, with paintings, bronze sculptures and jewelry.

Eye Level Art50 Queen Street | 843-278-2374
Local and international art by contemporary and abstract artists.

Gibbes Museum of Art135 Meeting Street | 843-722-2706
The history of the Low Country through painting, sculpture, portraiture, landscape, photographs and more.

Karpeles Manuscript Museum68 Spring Street | 843-853-4651
The Karpeles Manuscript Museum houses the largest private collection of historically significant manuscripts in the world, with manuscripts rotating between the 7 locations.

Mary Martin Gallery of Fine Art39 Broad Street | 843-723-0303
Features fine art including original oils and acrylics, wood, bronze and glass sculpture, and fine art jewelry from national, international and local artists.

North Charleston City Gallery3107 Firestone Road | 843-747-1087
Monthly shows feature a wide range of fine arts, crafts and photography from local and regional talent.

Explore the Best of Charleston With Battery Carriage House Inn

Among the best Charleston, SC attractions are the delicious restaurants. From casual to upscale, find Charleston dining to suit your taste!

From the South Carolina Aquarium to the North Charleston Coliseum, our hotel is central to the city’s best diversions. For more things to do in Charleston, SC, please call the hotel at 800-775-5575 and we’ll be happy to help you organize an itinerary.